Model Number 91496 |
Device Problem
Defective Alarm (1014)
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Patient Problem
Bradycardia (1751)
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Event Date 12/09/2019 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Spacelabs has initiated an investigation into this matter.A supplemental report will be filed once the investigation is complete.
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Event Description
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Spacelabs has received a report on (b)(6) 2019 that on (b)(6) 2019, that a bedside monitor failed to alarm for a "low rate" when the heart rate decreased to 40bpm.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Findings from the historical data show that ecg and spo2 alarms were either disabled or alarm limits were set at values that prevented the system from triggering an alarm for this episode of bradycardia that did not meet the alarm criteria.All audio/audible alarm indicators operated according to specification when tested by a spacelabs field service engineer.There is no evidence of device malfunction.This investigation is considered complete and the matter closed.H3 other text : placeholder.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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